Active head restraint

The front seats of your vehicle are
equipped with active head restraints. They
automatically tilt forward slightly in the
event the vehicle is struck from the rear,
decreasing the amount of rearward head
movement and thus reducing the risk of
whiplash. For maximum effectiveness, the
head restraint should be adjusted so that
the center of the head restraint is closest
to the top of the occupant’s ears.

- Each active head restraint is
effective only when its height is
properly adjusted and driver/passenger
sits in the correct position
on the seat.

- If your vehicle is involved in a
rear-end collision, have an
authorized SUBARU dealer inspect
the active head restraints.

- The active head restraints may
not operate in the event the
vehicle experiences only a slight
impact in the rear.

- The active head restraints may be
damaged if they are pushed hard
from behind or subjected to
shock. As a result, they may not
function if the vehicle suffers a
rear impact.